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two, anywhere in texas. texas is a bigger problem than rhode island there. three, it has no preclusive effect, jones one sues the clinic, clinic wins, jones 2 through 4,000 can sue. four, the attorneys fees are very heavy. five, and they don't apply both ways. five, the penalty of $10,000, et cetera, is heavy. and six, you are limited if you are a defendant as to which kinds of defense you can make in respect to there being an undue burden, which is a problem because most of the undue burden cases speak generally of the effect of the law of the state, not on this particular defendant, okay? i have six that i caught from you. is there a seventh? >> i have two more, your honor. >> okay. >> the first is that damages are not tied to the amount of any harm, which would be normally the case in a tort suit. and the second one is that sb-8 provides for a mandatory injunction. if there is a successful claimant to prevent further violations, not to prevent further harm to the claimant. it's not tied to the mandatory injunction is not tied to the harm. >> thank you. >>
two, anywhere in texas. texas is a bigger problem than rhode island there. three, it has no preclusive effect, jones one sues the clinic, clinic wins, jones 2 through 4,000 can sue. four, the attorneys fees are very heavy. five, and they don't apply both ways. five, the penalty of $10,000, et cetera, is heavy. and six, you are limited if you are a defendant as to which kinds of defense you can make in respect to there being an undue burden, which is a problem because most of the undue burden...
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that is not the people of texas. these bounty hunt ores set on the women of texas trying to make decisions on the health care, turning the back on members of law enforcement who begged the gr not to sign a permitless law into law. those aren't the things that we want to be focused on here in texas. we want to ensure that the best jobs in america are here. public school teachers don't have to work a second and third job to make ends meet and then help one another out. we are a kind, generous, big, bold people. not the small stuff. don't let him fool you. texas is coming back and i see it everywhere i go across the state. >> texans voted for abbott and the republican legislature. how do you thread the needle with a decidedly conservative state to support the abortion laws and the loose gun carrying laws? you said you support the ban of ar-15s. >> texas is not a red state and certainly not a blue state. we are a nonvoting state. 7 million of the fellow texans though eligible did not cast a ballot. incumbent upon us and
that is not the people of texas. these bounty hunt ores set on the women of texas trying to make decisions on the health care, turning the back on members of law enforcement who begged the gr not to sign a permitless law into law. those aren't the things that we want to be focused on here in texas. we want to ensure that the best jobs in america are here. public school teachers don't have to work a second and third job to make ends meet and then help one another out. we are a kind, generous,...
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texas. you have to sue the state official. there is no texas state official to be sued. so the judge is the right defendant here. >> interesting. >> and if that suit doesn't work there's a separate suit where the united states is suing texas directly and complications if the united states is allowed to do that but the u.s. is allowed to sue a state directly in a way that private parties are not. >> interesting. let's zero in on the three justices for a moment. what challenges are they facing? could one be a swing vote in this particular case do you think? >> we saw roberts already once join with the liberal justices with regard to texas on the losing side so roberts raised questions about basically what's at irs issue here. gun groups are upset and voting rights groups. if vigilants try to stop people from voting is problematic. we see that roberts. konecny-barrett is somebody who has very much been on the pro life side and i think she is seen as an anti-abortion justice and likely to side with alito on the court and swing voter is kavanaugh. for those that want to see t
texas. you have to sue the state official. there is no texas state official to be sued. so the judge is the right defendant here. >> interesting. >> and if that suit doesn't work there's a separate suit where the united states is suing texas directly and complications if the united states is allowed to do that but the u.s. is allowed to sue a state directly in a way that private parties are not. >> interesting. let's zero in on the three justices for a moment. what challenges...
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the texas government will not protect your family. demand that texas owners invest in your rights and protect your investments. texas is not safe for you, your spouse, or your children. until the legislation is overturned, texas isn't safe for anyone. if an athlete were to sort of call you for council and say, you know, i want to go, you know, press an issue, what is the deliverable we want? what will be the one thing you'd have them push back on? >> when athletes are free agents especially, they have options, they need to understand their options. if there's a professional basketball player and they want to consider really displaying their talents for a city but also being a full citizen. what texas has done is suffocate their ability to be full citizens through their redistricting process, through their inability to allow for true history to be taught. i mean, it's really important that in this democracy that we have federal protection for our right to participate and vote. that's been the work of the naacp for 112 years. and it's b
the texas government will not protect your family. demand that texas owners invest in your rights and protect your investments. texas is not safe for you, your spouse, or your children. until the legislation is overturned, texas isn't safe for anyone. if an athlete were to sort of call you for council and say, you know, i want to go, you know, press an issue, what is the deliverable we want? what will be the one thing you'd have them push back on? >> when athletes are free agents...
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texas. and, while they do not challenge roe, they stand to have a huge impact on a woman's right to choose. also tonight, another american right on the line. voting. you'll hear from former massachusetts governor deval patrick. he is launching a new fight to preserve ballot access, especially for communities of colors. and, without any big wins at home, can the president assure allies abroad that the president can still make good on his promises to curb climate change? welcome to a brand-new hour of "american voices". we begin this hour with a big week ahead for the supreme court. in the morning, justices will begin hearing two challenges to the new abortion law in texas. and while these cases do not put roe v. wade on the line, make no mistake. whatever justices decide had have far-reaching consequences. in each state, and for federal law in general. the cases involve sb-8, passed by texas. that's the texas law was passed. it is the fore, before most women know they are pregnant. and it all
texas. and, while they do not challenge roe, they stand to have a huge impact on a woman's right to choose. also tonight, another american right on the line. voting. you'll hear from former massachusetts governor deval patrick. he is launching a new fight to preserve ballot access, especially for communities of colors. and, without any big wins at home, can the president assure allies abroad that the president can still make good on his promises to curb climate change? welcome to a brand-new...
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that is why texas set this up with private bounty hunters, so that there be no texas state official that can be sued. but judges still have to issue orders, enforcing the law, if someone wins a lawsuit. so the judge seems to be the right defendant here, if that suit doesn't work, there's also a separate suit, with the united states is suing texas directly. there's some complications as to whether or not the united states is allowed to do that. but one thing that makes the u.s. different, is that the u.s. is allowed to sue a state directly, in a way that private parties are. not >> interesting. john, let zero in on three specific justices for. mitt roberts, kavanaugh, finn bera. what challenges are each one, facing and could one of them be a swing vote in this particular case? >> we saw roberts already toying with the liberal justices, with regards to texas on the losing side. roberts has raised questions about basically what's issue here. whether you can have this -- voting rights groups, people trying to stop people from voting. [inaudible] , i've easily amy coney barrett's not been on
that is why texas set this up with private bounty hunters, so that there be no texas state official that can be sued. but judges still have to issue orders, enforcing the law, if someone wins a lawsuit. so the judge seems to be the right defendant here, if that suit doesn't work, there's also a separate suit, with the united states is suing texas directly. there's some complications as to whether or not the united states is allowed to do that. but one thing that makes the u.s. different, is...
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no texas executive official enforces sb-8 either, and so no texas executive official may be enjoined. >> the justice department meanwhile is arguing that the texas law violates a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. the court's not expected to issue a decision on either case until the spring. until then texas law will remain in effect. the court is also scheduled to take up a challenge to the landmark roe v. wade case in december. we'll break down today's arguments and their consequences in just a moment. you're watching "meet the press daily". trust safelite. this couple was headed to the farmers market... when they got a chip. they drove to safelite for a same-day repair. and with their insurance, it was no cost to them. >> woman: really? >> tech: that's service the way you need it. >> singers: ♪ safelite repair, safelite replace. ♪ i just became eligible for medicare, and i'm already confused. i just called humana; i talked one-on-one with an agent who suggested a plan that fit my life. you should call too! so i did. turns out an all-in-one humana medicare advantage pla
no texas executive official enforces sb-8 either, and so no texas executive official may be enjoined. >> the justice department meanwhile is arguing that the texas law violates a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. the court's not expected to issue a decision on either case until the spring. until then texas law will remain in effect. the court is also scheduled to take up a challenge to the landmark roe v. wade case in december. we'll break down today's arguments and their...
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that doesn't means that texas will -- the texas abortion law immediately goes away. it just means there's now a federal court that can hear the case. >> and it was fascinating to hear justice sotomayor bring up 1789. how unusual this law that they're seeing is, and when you look at this historic context of it, i mean, if it's unusual to that degree, it seems difficult that they would go with it. >> indeed. i agree that texas is really on its back foot, and i want to come back to justice kagen's first question, because i think it really tells you what a tenuous position texas finds itself in as we pivot to the next argument. because texas went on and on here to say that what the abortion provider did, suing the state judges and state clerks in federal courts was improper. the justice said well, then, what does that mean for the next case? she asked about if they can't get relief here, can the petitioners get relief in the next case. and the next question is well, if abortion providers can't bring a lawsuit, then what can the u.s. government do about it? they have come
that doesn't means that texas will -- the texas abortion law immediately goes away. it just means there's now a federal court that can hear the case. >> and it was fascinating to hear justice sotomayor bring up 1789. how unusual this law that they're seeing is, and when you look at this historic context of it, i mean, if it's unusual to that degree, it seems difficult that they would go with it. >> indeed. i agree that texas is really on its back foot, and i want to come back to...
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but it is not just texas. there are 19 states working right now working to make voting access more difficult. all of it possible because of a lack of federal voting rights legislation. the latest attempt to change that falling short this week thanks to republican senators who blocked debate of voting rights legislation named after john lewis and not to mention the senate gop blocked the right to vote act three times. for months the president has shied away from this fight. in recent weeks he signalled a new willingness to address the abuse of the filibuster since it is abundantly clear that democrats can protect the voting rights or the filibuster or both. eugene, it strikes me that this is my understanding. they keep having the votes in large part to show senator manchin that republicans just are not going to come to the table on this. is that tactic working? >> it does not seem to be. manchin seems unmoved by that. it is something they are going to continue to keep doing. he has talked himself about voting r
but it is not just texas. there are 19 states working right now working to make voting access more difficult. all of it possible because of a lack of federal voting rights legislation. the latest attempt to change that falling short this week thanks to republican senators who blocked debate of voting rights legislation named after john lewis and not to mention the senate gop blocked the right to vote act three times. for months the president has shied away from this fight. in recent weeks he...
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texas. the justices heard two challenges to the texas law known as sr 8 effectively banning abortion after six weeks. the plaintiffs argue the law has a chilling effect on abortion providers and putting it in the hands of private citizens and deputizing them said it does that. >> after these many years, some geniuses came up with a way to evade the commands of that decision and the broader principle states are not in nullify federal constitutional rights and to say oh, we've never seen this before so we can't do anything about it. i guess i just don't understand the argument. >> justices heard arguments on behalf of texas abortion providers and the biden administration and with respect to the abortion providers' arguments, the justices seem skeptical how the law is written including anti abortion members amy coney barrett. >> apart from these procedual requirements you're talking about, i'm wondering in a defensive posture in state court, the constitutional defense can be aired. >> justice k
texas. the justices heard two challenges to the texas law known as sr 8 effectively banning abortion after six weeks. the plaintiffs argue the law has a chilling effect on abortion providers and putting it in the hands of private citizens and deputizing them said it does that. >> after these many years, some geniuses came up with a way to evade the commands of that decision and the broader principle states are not in nullify federal constitutional rights and to say oh, we've never seen...
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, did note some skepticism about the texas law. what do you make of those? >> they did sound some skepticism. it wasn't about whether it should remain constitutional in the united states. it had more to do with the veek -- vehicle that texas has chosen to implement the law. your listeners are familiar with the vigilante system where anyone in the country can get a $10,000 bounty for suing anyone who aided abetted, assisted them in getting it. the supreme court got the chance to take a good hard look at this mechanism. justices barrett and kavanaugh got cold feet about this mechanism, deciding that perhaps it could also be used in other states to, say, impact gun rights or other substantive issues that they cared about more. the vigilante justice system didn't look good when it was exposed in that light. >> let's talk about the copycat laws. ohio seems to go further than the texas law. are these relevant in the current landscape. is this mississippi case that the supreme court will hear december 1st the most important, because it's
, did note some skepticism about the texas law. what do you make of those? >> they did sound some skepticism. it wasn't about whether it should remain constitutional in the united states. it had more to do with the veek -- vehicle that texas has chosen to implement the law. your listeners are familiar with the vigilante system where anyone in the country can get a $10,000 bounty for suing anyone who aided abetted, assisted them in getting it. the supreme court got the chance to take a...
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at least going to lelt -- let the texas lawsuits continue. what's unclear is what becomes of sba's enforcement. none of the justices seemed to have an answer to that today, whether if the court says these lawsuits can continue, the sba suit will be put on hold. i think that is an open question. >> that is why we have pete williams. pete, appreciate it. >>> coming up, we're live on the campaign trail in virginia for the final hours of campaigning in that state's tight race for governor. breaking down msnbc polling. why those numbers may spell out scary news for democrats, next. scary news for democrats, next . wealth is shutting down the office for mike's retirement party. worth is giving the employee who spent half his life with you, the party of a lifetime. wealth is watching your business grow. worth is watching your employees grow with it. principal. for all it's worth. hello? gordon ramsay? this is a cold call! nfl teams are turning to cold with tide, will you? that will never work! if it works on nfl jerseys it'll work for you. seriously
at least going to lelt -- let the texas lawsuits continue. what's unclear is what becomes of sba's enforcement. none of the justices seemed to have an answer to that today, whether if the court says these lawsuits can continue, the sba suit will be put on hold. i think that is an open question. >> that is why we have pete williams. pete, appreciate it. >>> coming up, we're live on the campaign trail in virginia for the final hours of campaigning in that state's tight race for...
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texas voted its new law by insisting that the texas legislature outsmarted the federal government and the united states supreme court by writing a law that empowered citizens to enforce the law, and, therefore, no one has a right to sue the government of texas to block a law that the government of texas is actually not technically empowered to enforce. here's what solicitor general elizabeth prelogar said to the court. >> across the arguments this morning, texas' position is that no one can sue. not the women whose rights are most directly affected. not the providers who have provided these women with care, and not the united states in this suit. if that is true, if a state can just take this simple mechanism of taking its enforcement ah authority and giving it to the general public, backed up with a bounty of $10,000 or $1 million, if they can do that, then no constitutional right is safe. no constitutional decision from this court is safe. >> mark harris said this. >> in enacting senate bill 8, the texas legislature not only deliberately prohibited the exercise of a constitutional r
texas voted its new law by insisting that the texas legislature outsmarted the federal government and the united states supreme court by writing a law that empowered citizens to enforce the law, and, therefore, no one has a right to sue the government of texas to block a law that the government of texas is actually not technically empowered to enforce. here's what solicitor general elizabeth prelogar said to the court. >> across the arguments this morning, texas' position is that no one...
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the texas law, would go into federal trial court in texas. and indeed the court of appeals and say, we want to stay of this law, we wanted to not take effect until it is blessed by federal courts. and it's pretty hard to bless this law because it is a straight violation of roe v. wade, so we're taking the united states supreme court decision to really reinstate the law. and that's probably a year away. so i think the effect of today's decision is likely to be, today's argument, is likely that texas loses will be the say we've got to go to the lower courts, the lower courts will probably keep that lost state. so it can't go in effect -- can resume in texas for approximately one would be the next year. there is a lot of caveats and guesswork in what i'm saying to you, but i think that that's probably the most likely scenario right now. >> neal katyal, thank you so very much for starting us off on this night, really appreciate it. thank you. >> and joining us now, is doctor gisele of more yadi, she is an ob/gyn physician in texas and a board mem
the texas law, would go into federal trial court in texas. and indeed the court of appeals and say, we want to stay of this law, we wanted to not take effect until it is blessed by federal courts. and it's pretty hard to bless this law because it is a straight violation of roe v. wade, so we're taking the united states supreme court decision to really reinstate the law. and that's probably a year away. so i think the effect of today's decision is likely to be, today's argument, is likely that...
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thoroughly educating the children of texas? i'd call this a witch hunt but donald trump has rendered that term completely void. before anyone dares tell me this isn't really america it's just texas, there is also the sunshine state under the less than sunny rule of florida gop governor ron desantis. three professors at the university of florida in gainsville, a state school, have been barred from testifying as expert witnesses in a voting rights case against the state. the university said it was adverse to uf's interests and may pose a conflict of interest. a spokesman for the university defended the move adding the school has a long track record of supporting free speech and did not deny the first amendment rights or academic freedom of the professors. no. you just denied their right to practice that freedom since the administration running the state disagreed with those three professors. it's the same thing. see voting rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that severely limits the ability of florida voters
thoroughly educating the children of texas? i'd call this a witch hunt but donald trump has rendered that term completely void. before anyone dares tell me this isn't really america it's just texas, there is also the sunshine state under the less than sunny rule of florida gop governor ron desantis. three professors at the university of florida in gainsville, a state school, have been barred from testifying as expert witnesses in a voting rights case against the state. the university said it...
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you don't have to live in texas to sue an abortion provider. so while those state court cases are pending, the supreme court is going to decide who can sue. can you actually sue or is it wrong? and you know, it is interesting because on november 1 even brett kavanaugh said i could see this as a bounty where if you're an anti-gun state you could put in a bounty against anybody that selling an ar-15. they have disbelief of the loophole in texas and getting a ruling tomorrow will be who has what we call standing. what has the ability to sue over the types of laws. >> if texas maintains the ability to do it, if the supreme court rules in favor of texas, is there a potential domino effect with states across the country? >> sure. if the supreme court says it is okay to allow private citizens and i don't think that will happen but in the immediate sense i think what you will find is abortion providers will sue and then set up an ultimate battle royale at the supreme court level as to the constitutionality about this particular law. all the states will
you don't have to live in texas to sue an abortion provider. so while those state court cases are pending, the supreme court is going to decide who can sue. can you actually sue or is it wrong? and you know, it is interesting because on november 1 even brett kavanaugh said i could see this as a bounty where if you're an anti-gun state you could put in a bounty against anybody that selling an ar-15. they have disbelief of the loophole in texas and getting a ruling tomorrow will be who has what...
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and so, in the meantime, because we already see in texas, in the two months that the texas law has been in effect, be abortions are reportedly down 50% already, so you know, the logic for states that want to do this, what's the point in waiting when you can go ahead, try to pass these laws now, see what kind of impact you can have in the meantime, and ask for -- and see what the courts are going to do in terms of permission on the back end? that is really what's going on here. but jason, if i can just point out, really, it is, you know, what feels different in this moment is -- and we've been chronicling this at the 19th, the women who are really empowering themselves by telling their own stories around abortion in this moment. to talk about the impact and not just, you know, pregnant people but also the people who are providing abortions, a lot of them, women, talking about why they're doing that, talking about the impact, not only on their services but also to them personally, as we heard that doctor testifying in that house judiciary committee hearing this morning. focusing on the im
and so, in the meantime, because we already see in texas, in the two months that the texas law has been in effect, be abortions are reportedly down 50% already, so you know, the logic for states that want to do this, what's the point in waiting when you can go ahead, try to pass these laws now, see what kind of impact you can have in the meantime, and ask for -- and see what the courts are going to do in terms of permission on the back end? that is really what's going on here. but jason, if i...
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she's a black woman in texas sentenced to five years in prison for voting while on probation in 201 in the presidential election. the cases are very different and illuminating. in one, a white woman cast an erroneous ballot, while in the other a white woman brought a gun resulting in the death of two people. but it was a caste of a ballot that resulted in a prison sentence. joining me is cynthia a former federal prosecutor and kimberley motley, who survived the shooting. i want to start with you, kimberley. you were in that room when this was going on. you talked a little bit about what you were seeing last time we had you on last week and i want to get your take because i think that being in the court room, listening to what the prosecutor and defense were saying and listening to the judge ask throughout the trial. i would love to get your take on what it felt like to experience this. >> thank you for having me. i was very surprised at how much the judge was acquiescing to the defendant. frankly, he's known as a judge who is very harsh when it comes to defendants. he certainly is the
she's a black woman in texas sentenced to five years in prison for voting while on probation in 201 in the presidential election. the cases are very different and illuminating. in one, a white woman cast an erroneous ballot, while in the other a white woman brought a gun resulting in the death of two people. but it was a caste of a ballot that resulted in a prison sentence. joining me is cynthia a former federal prosecutor and kimberley motley, who survived the shooting. i want to start with...
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>> well, it's great for texas. it is going to be great for texas, the infrastructure bill will bring about $38.5 billion to texas. the infrastructure bill will help us with highway programs, bridge programs, our airports, all kinds of public transportation improvements. so this is huge for texas and for us here in oous. it's also very big and helps our local bus system, it will help our ports. a friend of mine used to say, it's almost as hard to get around as it is to get along. this will help us get around. >> you have faith that the reconciliation bill will pass both chambers of congress? >> oh, i'm absolutely convinced that it will and the good news is that the cbo, the group that looks at the whole bill to determine the cost and the impact and whether or not it pays for itself, we delayed it to get those numbers. the numbers will be out this week. we're prepared to vote for it next week. i will be a "yes" vote, because it helps our kids. this is really about the kids. it's about universal health care. it's abou
>> well, it's great for texas. it is going to be great for texas, the infrastructure bill will bring about $38.5 billion to texas. the infrastructure bill will help us with highway programs, bridge programs, our airports, all kinds of public transportation improvements. so this is huge for texas and for us here in oous. it's also very big and helps our local bus system, it will help our ports. a friend of mine used to say, it's almost as hard to get around as it is to get along. this will...
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in fact, they don't even want you to learn about the history of texas in texas. this summer lieutenant governor dan patrick strong-armed a museum into cancelling an event on the role slavery had in the whole story of the alamo. but back to virginia, where the new republican effort looks look like those firemen in "fahrenheit 451." a school board voted unanimously to remove books containing sexually explicit content, with two members advocating, you get it, book burning. so we canify in identify that we're eradicating this bad stuff. another said we should throw them in a fire. stating that schools would rather have kids read about gay pornography than christ. michael steele and charlie price. you are a former lieutenant governor of a neighboring state nato knot too far from virginia, neighboring state here in the dmv. can you imagine as somebody who wasn't a republican statewide elected official coming into office with your platform and your closing argument being "i will ban toni morrison books." at that point, don't you have to then follow through? you took the
in fact, they don't even want you to learn about the history of texas in texas. this summer lieutenant governor dan patrick strong-armed a museum into cancelling an event on the role slavery had in the whole story of the alamo. but back to virginia, where the new republican effort looks look like those firemen in "fahrenheit 451." a school board voted unanimously to remove books containing sexually explicit content, with two members advocating, you get it, book burning. so we canify...
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the pressure campaign is over ever since the texas democrats returned to texas, it is rarely talked about. conversations about filibuster carveout may be ongoing but theroux make. 33 state laws have been signed into law. there are more than 400 election integrity measures as the ther. there was no fraud so not a one of them is on the up and up. there was no fraud in 2020. none of it has been found by democrats and republicans and this was the scariest thing. that the big lie backers, the big lie pushers, would infiltrate and take over our election systems. it is all happening, david. >> it is around understand madison hawthorne's comments there. basically since our guy has never won the popular vote, we have to continue to rig the system. in other words, if we can't win, we're going to cheat. i think what is very critical and the voting bills going through all these states, you know, we have focused a lot on its impact on communities of color. disparate impact on communities of color, the reduction of access points at drop boxes. some of the identification match requirements will have a d
the pressure campaign is over ever since the texas democrats returned to texas, it is rarely talked about. conversations about filibuster carveout may be ongoing but theroux make. 33 state laws have been signed into law. there are more than 400 election integrity measures as the ther. there was no fraud so not a one of them is on the up and up. there was no fraud in 2020. none of it has been found by democrats and republicans and this was the scariest thing. that the big lie backers, the big...
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there is nothing fictional about how the texas law is operating. >> texas has essentially outlawed 85% of abortion procedures. >> our phones have been a lot busier this week, mainly from texas patients. >> nothing i thought i would experience in 2021 here in the united states. >> now, the high court that hears these challenges, including tomorrow, has also changed going into this year with a republican party that has pushed for judges who oppose roe v. wade, while many also still claim in confirmation hearings under oath that they have some kind of open mind. well, this is about power. it's about installing judges who are likely against roe, regardless of what they say, who are likely against women's rights on the courts. and donald trump's luck of the draw, combined with mitch mcconnell's unprecedented obstruction, led to donald trump in one term picking three justices. meanwhile, nationally, the congress is led by a woman speaker and this current congress has more women than ever before. it's a complex story when you look at power and gender, but down at the state level many of these
there is nothing fictional about how the texas law is operating. >> texas has essentially outlawed 85% of abortion procedures. >> our phones have been a lot busier this week, mainly from texas patients. >> nothing i thought i would experience in 2021 here in the united states. >> now, the high court that hears these challenges, including tomorrow, has also changed going into this year with a republican party that has pushed for judges who oppose roe v. wade, while many...
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and a lawsuit filed today, doj is arguing the new texas law is unconstitutional. saying if i let the voting and civil rights act. we'll have more on that a little bit later. and in the covid fight, the president making good on the vaccine mandate announced back in september, the administration today sitting a january four deadline for private businesses to comply. that covers about 84 million americans, private employers with over hundred workers will need to make sure that their employees are vaccinated or else be tested weekly. notably, employees are not required to split the bill for those tests. we will have more in our discussion on this later on in the broadcast. but with that, let's bring in our starting line on this thursday night, sam stein, veteran journalist white house editor at politico. kimberly atkins stohr, previously at the boston herald, now a member of the boston globe editorial board. , former u.s. attorney, joyce alene, who spent 25 years as a prosecutor, she and we kimberly atkins stohr, makeup have the team the host the podcast sisters in la
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>> we're all feeling a little hopeful here in texas today. today is the second-month anniversary of this law being in effect. and listening to the court's argument today, it became pretty clear that there are some valid concerns not only by the liberal justices but a couple of the conservative ones as well, that this scheme as the attorney arguing the case today is one that did intend to nullify a constitutional right and their grave concern that this could apply to other instances as well. >> yeah. as you say, and we played a little bit of that. what texas is trying to do, i think people understand that and the imposition on what is still supposed to be a right in america, and then there is the how, which seems to potentially from the line of questioning may be backfiring. a little bit more here again, these oral arguments can be a little hard to follow. but here's kagan on a related point. take a listen. >> the fact that after, oh, these many years, some geniuses came up with a way to evade the command that the even broader principle but st
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joining me is former texas state senator, wendy davis. welcome back, it's good to have you back so soon again, wendy. you just heard two of the court's conservative justices, they were expressing doubts about the constitutionality of the texas law. chief justice john roberts also expressed some concerns, so how about you? what was your takeaway from what they were saying and is the texas law now on shaky ground? >> i think it's definitely on shaky ground, alex, and certainly we were feeling a lot more hopeful after the hearing on monday than we were prior to the hearing, but i think it needs to be understood that these justices are bringing forward concerns about the constitutionality of this law, not through a concern for abortion but because if states are allowed to override constitutional precedence by simply putting enforcement authority in the hands of private citizens as texas did here, this could extend to overreaching and overriding other constitutional protections, second and first amendment as well. >> yeah, and to that point, l
joining me is former texas state senator, wendy davis. welcome back, it's good to have you back so soon again, wendy. you just heard two of the court's conservative justices, they were expressing doubts about the constitutionality of the texas law. chief justice john roberts also expressed some concerns, so how about you? what was your takeaway from what they were saying and is the texas law now on shaky ground? >> i think it's definitely on shaky ground, alex, and certainly we were...
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on that texa abortion law as we mentioned, the supreme court will sue soon decide whether the texas law banning abortions after six weeks can stand or can it be challenged in federal court. our report tonight, from our nbc news justice correspondent, pete williams. >> opponents of abortion rallied outside the supreme court in support of sba, the texas law that bans abortion after detective doctors can detect a fetal heartbeat. that's about six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they're pregnant. >> there is no question that a heartbeat signify's life. and that that beating heart in a womb is the life of a human child. >> the supreme court has long said state officials cannot ban abortion, that early in the pregnancy. so the texas legislator handed off enforcement to private individuals, allowing anyone -- or anybody who helps out. the state said the abortion provider should have to wait until they're sued before challenging the law. but taxes ran into a wave of skepticism from even some of the courts conservatives, including amy coleman barrett and bright kavanaugh, who voted ag
on that texa abortion law as we mentioned, the supreme court will sue soon decide whether the texas law banning abortions after six weeks can stand or can it be challenged in federal court. our report tonight, from our nbc news justice correspondent, pete williams. >> opponents of abortion rallied outside the supreme court in support of sba, the texas law that bans abortion after detective doctors can detect a fetal heartbeat. that's about six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know...
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it's far beyond texas. because people around the country are realizing this could happen anywhere, and it could happen everywhere. but make no mistake about it, this is a right that people everywhere have regardless of political party. what i don't think the republican party understands is that with an 80% of americans believe that the people who should make decisions about pregnancy are people who are pregnant, not the federal government, not politicians, and so the opportunity, you know, in the voting booth and in the midterm elections to right these wrongs is going to be incredibly important. i'm so glad that this story is being covered because literally the rights that we have had in this country for nearly 50 years are at stake before the supreme court. >> donna, now, i'm -- i have to be my usual somewhat cynical self. i hear that if the supreme court outlaws roe vs. wade or makes it essentially ineffective as law, that there will be a revolution at the polling place, that this will galvanize men and w
it's far beyond texas. because people around the country are realizing this could happen anywhere, and it could happen everywhere. but make no mistake about it, this is a right that people everywhere have regardless of political party. what i don't think the republican party understands is that with an 80% of americans believe that the people who should make decisions about pregnancy are people who are pregnant, not the federal government, not politicians, and so the opportunity, you know, in...
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there's also a lawsuit by private parties challenging these new texas rules, and the state of texas has come back and has said, you know, private parties, under the voting rights act, there's no private right ofa so your case should be dismissed. today doj filed a statement of interest in that case saying not so quick, texas, there is a private right of action, not only doj, but private parties have the ability to challenge these laws. that's essential. without that private party provision, when you have a justice department that's less inclined to challenge them. it's one that ultimately will bear fruit. >> still appreciative to you for taking our questions tonight. sam stein, kimberly atkins store, and joyce vance, our starting line with our thanks on a thursday night. >>> coming up for us, with the dust now settling in the commonwealth of virginia, two of our very favorite political observers are here for a damage assessment for the democrats. >>> and later, 84 million workers now face a deadline to either get vaccinate or get tested a lot. that's generating even more resistance from
there's also a lawsuit by private parties challenging these new texas rules, and the state of texas has come back and has said, you know, private parties, under the voting rights act, there's no private right ofa so your case should be dismissed. today doj filed a statement of interest in that case saying not so quick, texas, there is a private right of action, not only doj, but private parties have the ability to challenge these laws. that's essential. without that private party provision,...
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texas is like, yep, that's cue. it's astonishing. the court heard two challenges, the first from a clinic that provides abortion, and the second was argued by the brand new solicitor general of the united states. elizabeth preliger. and because the justice department went second, she had the benefit of having the last word today as the justices consider both of these challenges to texas's ban. they're asking the court to allow the challenge to go forward, to ignore texas's claim, you know, that having vigilante, random individuals to be involved. >> step back and think about the startling implications of texas's argument here that across the arguments this morning texas's position is that no one can sue, not the women whose rights are most directly affected, not the providers who have been chilled and being able to provide the women with care, and not the united states in this suit. if that is true t state can take this simple mechanism of takes its enforcement authority and giving it to the general public backed one a bounty of $10,
texas is like, yep, that's cue. it's astonishing. the court heard two challenges, the first from a clinic that provides abortion, and the second was argued by the brand new solicitor general of the united states. elizabeth preliger. and because the justice department went second, she had the benefit of having the last word today as the justices consider both of these challenges to texas's ban. they're asking the court to allow the challenge to go forward, to ignore texas's claim, you know, that...
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a cynic would ask you what about the texas that we've seen during covid, the texas we've seen restrict the rights to voting and abortions. what about that texas is going to elect this guy? >> yes, so, here we have -- who is taking this extremism that we've seen in texas, abortion, guns, voting restrictions, and he saying, you know what, we have reached a tipping point. because the truth of the matter is, ryan, a majority of texans don't want permit-less carry. a majority of texas don't want restrictions to abortions like the ones we've seen. so he's harnessing that in saying let's put aside these extreme conservative views that divide us, and let's figure out what unites us. it's very much a biden-esque message that we're seeing -- and the other hook is that, we saw a massive failure in february of this year when our electrical grid went down. and beto is also going -- let's come together and unite. but at the same time saying, i am the candidate who can keep your lights on while governor abbott did not. so, i think that's gonna be the fine line that -- in terms of saying either practi
a cynic would ask you what about the texas that we've seen during covid, the texas we've seen restrict the rights to voting and abortions. what about that texas is going to elect this guy? >> yes, so, here we have -- who is taking this extremism that we've seen in texas, abortion, guns, voting restrictions, and he saying, you know what, we have reached a tipping point. because the truth of the matter is, ryan, a majority of texans don't want permit-less carry. a majority of texas don't...
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and across the state of texas. that gives us an extraordinary opportunity to make the case and win the election. >> i want to note that the polling on the governor's job ratings has gone down considerably. there's i think fair to say widespread di disaffection. you are tied in a head to head back in october. he has spent a lot of time the governor on talking about the border. there's been a lot of he brought governors from other states to the border. he has gotten pressure from his right friends. primarying him to deploy the national guard there. what do you think about the governor's approach to the border? >> i'll tell you as someone who was born and raised on the border. and my wife is raising our kid on the border. someone who chose to come here on the second day of the campaign. also on the border. if we want to know the answers to the questions we have to ask the people who actually live them. and experience thep. and understand them. so that begins with ensuring those who represent us whether in congress or
and across the state of texas. that gives us an extraordinary opportunity to make the case and win the election. >> i want to note that the polling on the governor's job ratings has gone down considerably. there's i think fair to say widespread di disaffection. you are tied in a head to head back in october. he has spent a lot of time the governor on talking about the border. there's been a lot of he brought governors from other states to the border. he has gotten pressure from his right...
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so clients in texas, pregnant folks in texas aren't able to travel just when they want to and they have to wait and then not necessarily able to obtain funding to get to the procedure and can't travel without the money to get gas or a ticket or hotel and organizations like ours that supports that are inundated. we get 15 to 20 calls a day which is the average weekly. we hired new staff to respond to this need and still not able to meet the needs of every caller that comes in. >> melissa, we talked about the mississippi case a month from now but what will you watch today for a clue about where that case could go? >> as you say the existential question is whether the court is going to intervene to prevent trks from curtailing the rights of evenings within the borders and i think what we see today is justices tipping the hand that this is not a constitutional right at all. not one obliged to recognize and what i look for is not just the procedural questions but the larger questions whether or not this is something that deserves the kind of protection that the providers and the united state
so clients in texas, pregnant folks in texas aren't able to travel just when they want to and they have to wait and then not necessarily able to obtain funding to get to the procedure and can't travel without the money to get gas or a ticket or hotel and organizations like ours that supports that are inundated. we get 15 to 20 calls a day which is the average weekly. we hired new staff to respond to this need and still not able to meet the needs of every caller that comes in. >> melissa,...
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the supreme court could deliver a ruling on the texas abortion tomorrow. and also marking three weeks since the court heard oral arguments against the restrictive abortion law in the nation. as of right now the abortion law in effect banning abortions past six weeks of pregnancy and gives no exceptions for rape. texas school right now the target of three separate investigations just opened up by the civil rights of the department of education. allegations of discrimination based on race, national or vin and gender. here's what a mother told nbc news about the children's experience. >> they were discriminated against because they were black and for the color of the skin. discriminated against because i was a single parent, became a widow. it is left them scarred. to hear them now say orr post on social media i bear the scars from this place. you think it's not a big deal. it wasn't that bad. it was bad. it was bad and it made them have issues with their self esteem, self doubt. just a lot of issues and hurt. >> so nbc news has done extensive reporting on th
the supreme court could deliver a ruling on the texas abortion tomorrow. and also marking three weeks since the court heard oral arguments against the restrictive abortion law in the nation. as of right now the abortion law in effect banning abortions past six weeks of pregnancy and gives no exceptions for rape. texas school right now the target of three separate investigations just opened up by the civil rights of the department of education. allegations of discrimination based on race,...
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abortion in texas. the second four was from the u.s. the justice department case was argued by the brand-new solicited general of the united states, elizabeth prelogar and because the justice department went second, she had the benefit of having the last word today. as the justices considered both of these challenges to texas's ban. but the texas clinic and the justice department are asking the court to allow the challenges of the texas law to go forward, to ignore texas's claim that having vigilante random citizens enforce this thing means that this thing is insulated from federal court review. but this is how she closed the arguments today, listen to her explain to the judges the implications if the side with texas instead. >> the final point is to just step back for a moment and think about the startling implications of texas's argument here. across the argument this morning texas'position is that no one can sue. not the women whose rights are most directly affected, not the providers who have been c
abortion in texas. the second four was from the u.s. the justice department case was argued by the brand-new solicited general of the united states, elizabeth prelogar and because the justice department went second, she had the benefit of having the last word today. as the justices considered both of these challenges to texas's ban. but the texas clinic and the justice department are asking the court to allow the challenges of the texas law to go forward, to ignore texas's claim that having...
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texas wrote the law to evade the protections of roe vs. wade. officials who work for the state of texas aren't enforcing it. it is enforced by private citizens in the country who bring lawsuits, who are allowed to bring lawsuits against anyone who provides a woman an abortion in texas. today the arguments was that this should be thrown out. texas's reasoning was that because of this vigilante clause makes it so that no federal court can be allowed to challenge this. a federal court can block officials who work from a state from doing something, but they can't block private citizens from enforcing something as vigilantes on behalf of the state. the supreme court admitted as far as texas is concerned, this type approach need not be limited to laws banning abortion. any law with this enforcement mechanism would not allowed to be challenged in federal court. i pulled this piece of the elena kagan back and forth with the texas attorney general. it is explanatory to hear the justice become -- she had to back up and say did you say when i think you sai
texas wrote the law to evade the protections of roe vs. wade. officials who work for the state of texas aren't enforcing it. it is enforced by private citizens in the country who bring lawsuits, who are allowed to bring lawsuits against anyone who provides a woman an abortion in texas. today the arguments was that this should be thrown out. texas's reasoning was that because of this vigilante clause makes it so that no federal court can be allowed to challenge this. a federal court can block...
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morgan, on the ground in texas, kids getting shots at texas children's hospital. what are you hearing from them? what are you hearing from their parents? >> good morning. this is the day a lot of parents have been waiting for for a long time. this was part of the process of trying to get lives back to normal in a post pandemic world. there was a crowd of parents there this morning lining up to get some of the first shots in those 5 to 11-year-olds. they told us essentially this will allow them to live a more normal life going forward. there has been a lot of apprehension. a lot of concern with the fact that the delta variant wreaked so much havoc barely one month ago when it came through over the late summer and caused a lot of impromptu switches whether it be in class learning or whether it be sports teams as well. the parents view this new vaccine, this child option as a way to hopefully create a better family system all around. i want you to hear what one parent told us that had their child there earlier today. >> it was an easy decision for our family. we've b
morgan, on the ground in texas, kids getting shots at texas children's hospital. what are you hearing from them? what are you hearing from their parents? >> good morning. this is the day a lot of parents have been waiting for for a long time. this was part of the process of trying to get lives back to normal in a post pandemic world. there was a crowd of parents there this morning lining up to get some of the first shots in those 5 to 11-year-olds. they told us essentially this will allow...
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and coming up, why do texas republicans want to get isabelle wilkerson's masterful book out of texas school libraries? texas representatives jasmine crockett and julie johnson will tell us next. us next [ sneeze ] are you ok? oh, it's just a cold. if you have high blood pressure, a cold is not just a cold. unlike other cold medicines, coricidin provides powerful cold relief without raising your blood pressure be there for life's best moments with coricidin. now in sugar free liquid. >> man: what's my safelite story? my truck...is my livelihood. so when my windshield cracked... the experts at safelite autoglass came right to me... with service i could trust. right, girl? >> singers: ♪ safelite repair, safelite replace. ♪ ♪ ♪ just two pills for all day pain relief. aleve it, and see what's possible. and also try alevex topical pain relief. at vanguard, you're more than just an investor, you're an owner with access to financial advice, tools and a personalized plan that helps you build a future for those you love. vanguard. become an owner. want your clothes to smell freshly was
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, they found a 50% decline in abortions in the state of texas. which in some ways is less than a drop tonight of predicted, given the nature of the law. but of course, the goal to stop the provision of abortions, the goal to overturn ultimately roe v. wade and casey which is the later case. that hangs over all of us, a certain point -- kind of name the elephant in the room in sort of an interesting way, basically saying what is this matter if we're just gonna overturn roe anyway. take a listen when he had to say. >> if some abortions have been chilled, is there any way to determine the degree to which that is the result of the potential for sbp eight suits, from the degree to which it it is attributable to the furor of liability. if burrow or casey's altered. >> i mean, first of all, let me just go to you amy, since thoughts and a hypothetical that you can give a straightforward answer to. it's clearly sb8, right? >>. yeah, roe hasn't fallen in texas. row is still the law of the land. as v8 is just tangling up peoples access to abortion. and thre
, they found a 50% decline in abortions in the state of texas. which in some ways is less than a drop tonight of predicted, given the nature of the law. but of course, the goal to stop the provision of abortions, the goal to overturn ultimately roe v. wade and casey which is the later case. that hangs over all of us, a certain point -- kind of name the elephant in the room in sort of an interesting way, basically saying what is this matter if we're just gonna overturn roe anyway. take a listen...
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you know, i was in the texas house and texas senate prior to going to washington. i have never experienced this kind of backwardness. and it seems to be -- texas seems to be leading it for the rest of the nation. it is really very, very unfortunate. but some of the people that i work with, i had worked with at a state level prior to going to congress and maintained a working relationship. one of the people that was responsible for helping with this extreme gerrymandering was tom delay. and yet tom helped me a great deal, because i was in congress one term, and we lost the majority. i didn't go there just to sit there. i went there to do things that was going to help people at home and help people in general. and so, you know, when i became chair of this committee, the last time we got the majority, i had been in congress 26 years, with only six years being in the majority. i was not going to sit there and do nothing. so i had to work with the majority to get things done. and i must tell you that tom delay was one of the people that helped me the most. >> now, congr
you know, i was in the texas house and texas senate prior to going to washington. i have never experienced this kind of backwardness. and it seems to be -- texas seems to be leading it for the rest of the nation. it is really very, very unfortunate. but some of the people that i work with, i had worked with at a state level prior to going to congress and maintained a working relationship. one of the people that was responsible for helping with this extreme gerrymandering was tom delay. and yet...
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tragedy in texas. at least eight are dead, several others injured. several victims. the chaos as the rapper travis scott took to the stage, the investigation just getting under way. >> investigators are on the scene. i'm sending investigators to the scene. we just don't know. we will find out. is there anything criminal? we heard
tragedy in texas. at least eight are dead, several others injured. several victims. the chaos as the rapper travis scott took to the stage, the investigation just getting under way. >> investigators are on the scene. i'm sending investigators to the scene. we just don't know. we will find out. is there anything criminal? we heard
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i want to ask you about texas. justice department is involved, obviously, in suing texas over the near total ban on abortion. now they've sued over their voting access, voting restriction violations. what do you think inside -- i mean, how much sort of space does texas take up inside doj? >> well, it's, you know, everything's bigger in texas. it has an outsized, you know, hold over the justice department right now. i don't think the justice department has anything in for texas or anything like that. it's just texas is making a bunch of really crazy decisions right now, and i think the garland justice department is doing its best with the tools it has, like section 2 of the voting rights act, but it does feel like they're trying to slay a dragon using foam swords, because they really do need legislation and there are a million issues, nicole. i understand that the biden administration has to deal with right now, but the voting rights discourse is more than just, like, some other concern that should be thrown on the
i want to ask you about texas. justice department is involved, obviously, in suing texas over the near total ban on abortion. now they've sued over their voting access, voting restriction violations. what do you think inside -- i mean, how much sort of space does texas take up inside doj? >> well, it's, you know, everything's bigger in texas. it has an outsized, you know, hold over the justice department right now. i don't think the justice department has anything in for texas or anything...
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texas governor greg abbott, who still has no plans to prevent future collapses of the power grid in texas, that caused texans to freeze to death in their homes, has found the time to direct the texas education agency quo, to immediately develop statewide standards to prevent the presidents of pornography and other obscene content and texas public schools, including libraries. joining us now, texas state representative jasmine crockett, and texas state representative julie johnson, both are democrats representing -- . representative, crockett, one real legislative agenda here. no real improvements to the power grid infrastructure in texas that this government is trying to accomplish. teaching high school kids what they need to know about their own country. >> [laughs] you know first of all it's good to see you, it's really sad that they are using the children as pingpong balls in this game of primary. that is essentially what we have going on. we are talking about books not necessarily -- but books that have been around forever i remember when -- a text message about these books that -- pu
texas governor greg abbott, who still has no plans to prevent future collapses of the power grid in texas, that caused texans to freeze to death in their homes, has found the time to direct the texas education agency quo, to immediately develop statewide standards to prevent the presidents of pornography and other obscene content and texas public schools, including libraries. joining us now, texas state representative jasmine crockett, and texas state representative julie johnson, both are...
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similar laws, in fact, played into this case in georgia, so what do you want to do in texas? >> what we also saw in georgia, the attorney general use his office to ensure that the prosecutors in south georgia were doing their job, and when jackie johnson failed to uphold the duty of office, the attorney general's office indicted for that failure, in texas there's a lot of that cleanup work that we need to do. you know, we believe in law enforcement. we believe in law and order, but if the enforcement mechanism is lacking, if we -- like we have in texas, if we have one of the deadliest police coaches in the modern world and one of the most incarcerated state in the nation, we know there's real reform work to do to ensure that the system is being fair to all. that's what we're looking forward -- what i'm looking forward to doing as the next attorney general in texas. >> well, and i wish you a lot of luck, lee merritt. you go for it, and we'll be watching closely. thank you so much for your time. >>> holiday shoppers are facing a new reality when they hit the stores, what was mi
similar laws, in fact, played into this case in georgia, so what do you want to do in texas? >> what we also saw in georgia, the attorney general use his office to ensure that the prosecutors in south georgia were doing their job, and when jackie johnson failed to uphold the duty of office, the attorney general's office indicted for that failure, in texas there's a lot of that cleanup work that we need to do. you know, we believe in law enforcement. we believe in law and order, but if the...
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you just spoke to a congressman from texas. texas needs an electrical grid. they should be taking that money. instead of members of agrees and the democratic party talking about what happened in new jersey and virginia, talk about the bills passed last night. don't talk about the bill coming down the road. this is what i'm delivering for you and what the dccc should say is why didn't they vote to get this bridge repaired or to have clean water, and put them on the spot. i appreciate the question about new jersey and virginia, but, rev, it doesn't matter anymore. it's over. you got to keep moving forward and changing the conversation. i tweeted today let's talk about the good. there's a lot of good to discuss. >> now, let's stick to the election for a minute. republican ciattarelli has yet to concede in the new jersey governor's race. he's urged his supporters not to buy into conspiracy theories about the vote, but he's using the language that is very similar to donald trump's big lie that prompted "the washington post" today to accuse republicans of, quote, t
you just spoke to a congressman from texas. texas needs an electrical grid. they should be taking that money. instead of members of agrees and the democratic party talking about what happened in new jersey and virginia, talk about the bills passed last night. don't talk about the bill coming down the road. this is what i'm delivering for you and what the dccc should say is why didn't they vote to get this bridge repaired or to have clean water, and put them on the spot. i appreciate the...
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it is time for a major change in texas. it is almost like meanness is a sport. in texas now. i have never known it quite this bad. >> have you decided who you will support to replace you if that is at all possible somebody could replace eddie bernice johnson? >> yes i have. let me say i have lots of friends and acquaintances that are interested and have been in touch with me. i tried very hard to pick what i considered the youngest, smartest, and most experienced person. i think i have. i have selected jasmine crocket. some of the people opposing her have been supporters of mine but i wanted someone young and i wanted someone smart and i wanted someone who looked at the office as a job not just glamour, not just title, but work. i have watched her work this last session in the texas house and she reached out to me during the year, collaborated back and forth. when i mentioned that to her she was a little surprised i was thinking of her because i felt a responsibility to support someone -- first i wanted a woman and secondly i wanted someone who was smart and focused on gettin
it is time for a major change in texas. it is almost like meanness is a sport. in texas now. i have never known it quite this bad. >> have you decided who you will support to replace you if that is at all possible somebody could replace eddie bernice johnson? >> yes i have. let me say i have lots of friends and acquaintances that are interested and have been in touch with me. i tried very hard to pick what i considered the youngest, smartest, and most experienced person. i think i...